MAINTENANCE WORKER I

DEFINITION

This is varied semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.

An employee in this class performs manual and semi-skilled work in several of the building and mechanical trades. Assignments may include routine preventive maintenance, assisting skilled trades workers and performing semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds and equipment. Duties are generally of limited difficulty and performed according to established procedures and specific instructions are given on new or complex work. Supervision is normally received from a Maintenance Supervisor or other designated superior.

Any one position may not involve all of the specified duties or knowledges, skills and abilities, nor are the listed examples exhaustive.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Performs routine preventive maintenance and monitoring activities on equipment such as air handler's, refrigeration units, high and low pressure steam systems, HVAC systems, etc.; records meter and gauge readings; cleans filters and oils motors; replaces belts, filters, switches, gauges, motors, etc.

Assists skilled carpenters, plumbers, electricians or other higher level maintenance staff in performing maintenance, repair and construction activities.

Performs routine maintenance painting and patch plastering of building surfaces and equipment.

Performs routine maintenance carpentry work on such items as furniture, doors, windows, shelves, and floors.

Performs routine maintenance plumbing work such as unstopping toilets and drains, replacing faucets, valves and washers, and repairing water line leaks.

Performs routine maintenance electrical work such as replacing light bulbs, outlets, switches, etc., and limited repairs of electrical motors, generators and communication systems.

Performs minor repairs and adjustments to a variety of machines and equipment such as sewing machines, window air conditioners, general office equipment, metal furniture and structures, electronic medical equipment, wheelchairs, automotive equipment, kitchen appliances, etc.

Performs other related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Some knowledge of the standard tools and practices of the various trades such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry and plastering.

Some knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanical and building trades.

Ability to perform semi-skilled work in a variety of mechanical and building trades.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

(The following entrance requirements are used to admit or reject applicants for merit system examinations, or may be used to evaluate applicants for employment in positions not requiring selection from merit system registers. When applicable, equivalent substitution will be allowed for deficiencies in experience or education.)

Two years of semi-skilled experience in general maintenance work; and completion of the eighth school grade. (Post secondary training in an accredited vocational-training school in one of the building, mechanical or electrical trades may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.)

(Rev. 3/1/88)